Richard J. Duncan Elementary

14500 26 Mile Road

School District

Utica Community Schools
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 19, 2024

We just moved from Mexico to Michigan and my children started KG, and 1st grade, they love Duncan. Duncan has a great personnel, activities, and the support they offer to have your children learning up is satisfactory.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2021

This is an exceptional, 5-star elementary school, powered by an AMAZING Principal (an "Angel in heels"), a kind & professional office team, and outstanding teachers. Pre-COVID, I recall hearing other parents describe Duncan as "Disneyland". I totally agree and can say that even in the current state of COVID and all the unknowns, this school has navigated through it all like ROCKSTARS and is STILL just as impressive as before the world changed. (The overall district's ability to pivot and execute a virtual option for all students was phenomenal.) In my own observations, the driving force behind the sense of caring, security, and positive feeling when walking into the school doors as well as the virtual experience, is the "heartbeat" that keeps things running so smoothly. This consists of a principal who is a kind, compassionate, super-intelligent leader. She makes herself highly visible and very involved with the staff and students. She is rarely in the office as she is consistently in the crowd. Pre-COVID, she would be first in line, zipping up coats, helping to wipe noses, helping with lunchtime and recess, comforting students, resolving concerns on the fly, and making sure everyone feels safe, including guiding children on and off the bus or to their destination. The other part of the "heartbeat" is the genuine, caring office staff who take the time to know the families. They are extremely organized, reliable, and trustworthy. The teachers have SUPER POWERS and make the heart complete. They are Real-Life Unicorns AND the Icing on the Cake. Collectively, this makes up THE BEST environment for any child to learn and grow. Thank you for your unconditional support, love, inclusion, and commitment to the community. You are an important piece to making a huge difference, creating a positive experience for the children, and making the families feel special.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2020

We are enjoying being a Duncan family!
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2020

I recommend them to everyone. From the principal to secretary to the janitor everyone is willing to help your child. They make it a safe and effective environment.
Submitted by parent on December 23, 2014

We are relatively new to Duncan, and I cannot say enough just how impressed we have been with this school. We left a bad situation in another district, and were hoping for even marginal improvement. Duncan has far exceeded our expectations, and we could not be happier. My kids are thriving, and all of them absolutely love going to school. Their teachers have been excellent as well. Great work, Duncan!
Submitted by parent on December 24, 2013

Duncan is the best! The kids that go here care about learning, there is great parent involvement and the teachers care. I love Duncan.
Submitted by parent on October 29, 2013

Terrible school for any child that needs learning accommodations. They only care about gifted children that will help their Blue Ribbon reputation. Horrible experience for our child once she got to 4th grade. No child left behind..... unless they need help.
Submitted by parent on July 05, 2012

Excellent school and teachers! We've only just begun here and I've already seen exceptional growth out of my children due to the top notch teachers they have on staff. Couldn't be happier with every aspect of the school and I'm looking forward to many more years at Duncan.